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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 569.38 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 569.38 and 226.08 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 569.38 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/569.38 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 569.38 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 128,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,725.43/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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