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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 574.32 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 574.32 and 229.68 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 574.32 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/574.32 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 574.32 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 131,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,909.82/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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