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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.75, 566.84 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.75, 566.84 and 226.75 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.75 : 566.84 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.75/566.84 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.75x = 566.84 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.75x = 128,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,530.97/410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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