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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 568.09 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 568.09 and 225.14 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 568.09 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/568.09 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 568.09 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 127,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,896.38/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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