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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 569.64 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 569.64 and 226.29 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 569.64 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/569.64 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 569.64 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 128,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,902.70/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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