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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 574.30 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 574.30 and 229.64 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 574.30 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/574.30 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 574.30 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 131,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,879.63/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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