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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 574.28 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 574.28 and 229.62 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 574.28 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/574.28 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 574.28 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 131,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,865.94/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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