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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 566.40 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 566.40 and 223.92 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 566.40 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/566.40 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 566.40 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 126,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,829.70/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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