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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.19, 604.76 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.19, 604.76 and 229.31 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.19 : 604.76 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.19/604.76 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.19x = 604.76 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.19x = 138,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,673.35/403.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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