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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 569.87 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 569.87 and 226.44 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 569.87 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/569.87 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 569.87 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 129,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,041.36/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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