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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 569.39 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 569.39 and 226.07 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 569.39 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/569.39 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 569.39 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 128,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,723.99/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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