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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604.94 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604.94 and 229.44 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604.94 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604.94 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604.94 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 138,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,797.43/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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