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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.29, 566.22 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.29, 566.22 and 223.77 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.29 : 566.22 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.29/566.22 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.29x = 566.22 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.29x = 126,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,705.17/410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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