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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 568.13 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 568.13 and 225.20 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 568.13 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/568.13 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 568.13 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 127,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,942.73/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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