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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 568.91 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 568.91 and 225.75 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 568.91 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/568.91 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 568.91 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 128,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,432.00/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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