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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 568.26 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 568.26 and 225.26 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 568.26 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/568.26 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 568.26 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 128,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,006.25/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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