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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.06, 603.96 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.06, 603.96 and 229.72 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.06 : 603.96 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.06/603.96 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.06x = 603.96 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.06x = 138,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,741.69/403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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