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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 567.84 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 567.84 and 224.96 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 567.84 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/567.84 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 567.84 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 127,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,738.45/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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