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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 568.98 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 568.98 and 225.81 is: 311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 568.98 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/568.98 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 568.98 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 128,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,481.37/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.61

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