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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 566.63 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 566.63 and 224.08 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 566.63 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/566.63 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 566.63 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 126,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,969.59/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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