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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 569.12 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 569.12 and 225.90 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 569.12 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/569.12 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 569.12 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 128,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,563.08/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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