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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 567.97 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 567.97 and 225.07 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 567.97 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/567.97 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 567.97 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 127,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,831.87/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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