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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.35, 566.28 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.35, 566.28 and 226.35 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.35 : 566.28 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.35/566.28 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.35x = 566.28 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.35x = 128,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,173.51/410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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