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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 568.29 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 568.29 and 225.30 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 568.29 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/568.29 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 568.29 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 128,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,034.77/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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