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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.35, 574.56 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.35, 574.56 and 229.86 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.35 : 574.56 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.35/574.56 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.35x = 574.56 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.35x = 132,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,068.36/416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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