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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.23, 567.49 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.23, 567.49 and 224.73 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.23 : 567.49 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.23/567.49 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.23x = 567.49 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.23x = 127,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,528.63/411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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