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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 603.33 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 603.33 and 229.02 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 603.33 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/603.33 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 603.33 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 138,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174.64/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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