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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 568.73 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 568.73 and 225.62 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 568.73 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/568.73 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 568.73 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 128,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,312.89/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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