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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.40, 603.06 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.40, 603.06 and 229.08 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.40 : 603.06 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.40/603.06 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.40x = 603.06 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.40x = 138,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,148.98/402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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