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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 568.84 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 568.84 and 225.72 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 568.84 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/568.84 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 568.84 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 128,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,398.56/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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