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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.77 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.77 and 225.65 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.77 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.77 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.77 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 128,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,342.95/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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