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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 569.09 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 569.09 and 225.89 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 569.09 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/569.09 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 569.09 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 128,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,551.74/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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