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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 568.09 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 568.09 and 225.16 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 568.09 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/568.09 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 568.09 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 127,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,912.56/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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