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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 568.61 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 568.61 and 225.53 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 568.61 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/568.61 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 568.61 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 128,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,234.64/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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