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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 568.85 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 568.85 and 225.69 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 568.85 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/568.85 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 568.85 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 128,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,385.93/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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