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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 566.15 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 566.15 and 223.76 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 566.15 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/566.15 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 566.15 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 126,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,677.77/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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