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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 568.56 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 568.56 and 225.50 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 568.56 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/568.56 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 568.56 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 128,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,207.44/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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