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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 567.17 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 567.17 and 224.49 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 567.17 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/567.17 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 567.17 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 127,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,324.55/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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