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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 569.51 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 569.51 and 226.18 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 569.51 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/569.51 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 569.51 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 128,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,811.77/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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