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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 574.50 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 574.50 and 229.80 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 574.50 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/574.50 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 574.50 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 132,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,017.23/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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