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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.83, 566.93 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.83, 566.93 and 224.31 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.83 : 566.93 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.83/566.93 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.83x = 566.93 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.83x = 127,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,168.07/410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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