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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.09, 565.94 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.09, 565.94 and 223.57 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.09 : 565.94 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.09/565.94 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.09x = 565.94 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.09x = 126,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,524.43/410.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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