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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 566.05 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 566.05 and 223.68 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 566.05 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/566.05 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 566.05 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 126,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,616.32/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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