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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 604.33 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 604.33 and 229.49 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 604.33 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/604.33 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 604.33 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 138,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,687.69/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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