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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.90 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.90 and 226.46 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.90 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.90 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.90 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 129,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,059.55/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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