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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 568.95 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 568.95 and 225.79 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 568.95 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/568.95 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 568.95 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 128,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,460.66/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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