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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 566.92 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 566.92 and 224.30 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 566.92 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/566.92 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 566.92 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 127,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,161.85/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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