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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 604.26 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 604.26 and 229.30 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 604.26 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/604.26 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 604.26 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 138,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,556.82/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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