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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.75 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.75 and 225.63 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.75 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.75 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.75 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 128,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,327.06/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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