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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 566.91 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 566.91 and 224.29 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 566.91 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/566.91 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 566.91 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 127,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,152.24/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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