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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 566.58 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 566.58 and 224.05 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 566.58 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/566.58 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 566.58 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 126,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,942.12/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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