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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 603.12 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 603.12 and 229.19 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 603.12 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/603.12 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 603.12 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 138,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,229.07/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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