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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 567.93 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 567.93 and 225.05 is: 310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 567.93 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/567.93 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 567.93 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 127,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,812.65/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.56

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