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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.70 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.70 and 225.60 is: 311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.70 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.70 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.70 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 128,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,298.72/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.33

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