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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 566.78 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 566.78 and 224.21 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 566.78 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/566.78 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 566.78 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 127,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,075.55/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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