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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 568.52 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 568.52 and 225.48 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 568.52 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/568.52 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 568.52 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 128,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,190.45/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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