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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 567.59 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 567.59 and 224.79 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 567.59 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/567.59 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 567.59 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 127,586.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,586.28/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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