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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.35, 566.26 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.35, 566.26 and 223.83 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.35 : 566.26 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.35/566.26 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.35x = 566.26 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.35x = 126,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,746.26/410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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