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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 568.90 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 568.90 and 223.19 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 568.90 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/568.90 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 568.90 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 126,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,972.77/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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