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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 567.80 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 567.80 and 224.94 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 567.80 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/567.80 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 567.80 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 127,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,718.67/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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