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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 566.20 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 566.20 and 223.79 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 566.20 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/566.20 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 566.20 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 126,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,709.90/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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