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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.79, 569.64 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.79, 569.64 and 226.27 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.79 : 569.64 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.79/569.64 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.79x = 569.64 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.79x = 128,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,891.02/412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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