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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 569.37 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 569.37 and 226.09 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 569.37 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/569.37 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 569.37 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 128,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,728.86/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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