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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 605.08 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 605.08 and 229.99 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 605.08 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/605.08 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 605.08 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 139,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,162.35/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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