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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 569.18 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 569.18 and 225.94 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 569.18 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/569.18 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 569.18 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 128,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,599.40/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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