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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 574.68 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 574.68 and 229.93 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 574.68 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/574.68 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 574.68 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 132,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,135.44/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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