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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 567.96 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 567.96 and 225.06 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 567.96 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/567.96 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 567.96 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 127,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,822.10/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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