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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.05, 574.11 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.05, 574.11 and 229.53 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.05 : 574.11 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.05/574.11 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.05x = 574.11 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.05x = 131,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,775.36/416.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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