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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 566.47 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 566.47 and 223.97 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 566.47 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/566.47 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 566.47 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 126,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,871.17/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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