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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.63, 568.07 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.63, 568.07 and 225.12 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.63 : 568.07 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.63/568.07 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.63x = 568.07 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.63x = 127,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,884.77/411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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