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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 566.99 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 566.99 and 224.36 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 566.99 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/566.99 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 566.99 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 127,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,209.04/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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