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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.23, 574.38 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.23, 574.38 and 229.71 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.23 : 574.38 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.23/574.38 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.23x = 574.38 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.23x = 131,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,940.83/416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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