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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 566.03 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 566.03 and 223.65 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 566.03 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/566.03 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 566.03 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 126,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,591.49/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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