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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 569.85 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 569.85 and 226.42 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 569.85 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/569.85 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 569.85 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 129,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,023.16/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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