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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.53 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.53 and 226.19 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.53 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.53 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.53 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 128,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,820.86/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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