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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 567.01 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 567.01 and 224.38 is: 309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 567.01 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/567.01 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 567.01 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 127,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,223.51/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.63

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