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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 603.35 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 603.35 and 229.33 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 603.35 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/603.35 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 603.35 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 138,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366.72/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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