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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 569.64 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 569.64 and 226.27 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 569.64 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/569.64 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 569.64 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 128,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,889.59/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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