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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 567.88 and 225.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 567.88 and 225.00 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 567.88 = 225.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/567.88 = 225.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 567.88 × 225.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 127,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,769.04/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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