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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 566.69 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 566.69 and 224.13 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 566.69 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/566.69 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 566.69 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 127,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,011.11/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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