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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 569.62 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 569.62 and 226.28 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 569.62 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/569.62 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 569.62 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 128,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,891.61/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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