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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 568.43 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 568.43 and 225.38 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 568.43 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/568.43 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 568.43 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 128,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,108.78/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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