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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 568.49 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 568.49 and 225.44 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 568.49 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/568.49 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 568.49 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 128,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,162.37/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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