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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 567.69 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 567.69 and 224.86 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 567.69 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/567.69 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 567.69 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 127,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,649.08/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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