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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 569.31 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 569.31 and 226.04 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 569.31 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/569.31 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 569.31 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 128,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,686.83/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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