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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.29, 567.58 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.29, 567.58 and 224.78 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.29 : 567.58 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.29/567.58 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.29x = 567.58 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.29x = 127,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,580.63/411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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