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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 574.54 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 574.54 and 227.28 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 574.54 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/574.54 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 574.54 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 130,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,581.89/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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