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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 569.90 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 569.90 and 226.47 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 569.90 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/569.90 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 569.90 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 129,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,067.96/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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