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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 568.90 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 568.90 and 225.74 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 568.90 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/568.90 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 568.90 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 128,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,420.72/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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