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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 566.89 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 566.89 and 224.28 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 566.89 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/566.89 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 566.89 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 127,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,142.37/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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