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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.10, 565.94 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.10, 565.94 and 223.59 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.10 : 565.94 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.10/565.94 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.10x = 565.94 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.10x = 126,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,538.52/410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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