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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 567.92 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 567.92 and 227.52 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 567.92 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/567.92 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 567.92 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 129,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,213.16/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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