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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 574.31 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 574.31 and 229.64 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 574.31 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/574.31 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 574.31 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 131,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,880.53/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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