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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 574.44 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 574.44 and 229.75 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 574.44 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/574.44 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 574.44 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 131,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,979.60/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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