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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 576.61 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 576.61 and 228.78 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 576.61 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/576.61 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 576.61 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 131,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,916.84/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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