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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 574.73 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 574.73 and 229.96 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 574.73 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/574.73 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 574.73 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 132,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,166.96/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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