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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 569.26 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 569.26 and 226 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 569.26 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/569.26 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 569.26 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 128,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,651.63/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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