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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.01, 567.17 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.01, 567.17 and 224.46 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.01 : 567.17 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.01/567.17 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.01x = 567.17 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.01x = 127,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,304.79/411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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