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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 567.76 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 567.76 and 224.92 is: 310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 567.76 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/567.76 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 567.76 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 127,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,699.45/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.38

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