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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 568.65 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 568.65 and 225.57 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 568.65 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/568.65 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 568.65 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 128,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,266.41/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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