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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.15, 574.28 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.15, 574.28 and 227.10 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.15 : 574.28 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.15/574.28 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.15x = 574.28 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.15x = 130,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,419.98/416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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