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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 569.57 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 569.57 and 226.23 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 569.57 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/569.57 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 569.57 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 128,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,852.69/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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