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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.85, 568.34 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.85, 568.34 and 225.34 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.85 : 568.34 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.85/568.34 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.85x = 568.34 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.85x = 128,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,069.74/411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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