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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 568.11 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 568.11 and 225.18 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 568.11 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/568.11 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 568.11 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 127,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,927.01/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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