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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 568.79 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 568.79 and 225.66 is: 311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 568.79 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/568.79 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 568.79 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 128,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,351.73/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.40

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