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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 567.72 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 567.72 and 224.88 is: 310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 567.72 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/567.72 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 567.72 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 127,668.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,668.87/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.33

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