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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 604.57 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 604.57 and 229.99 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 604.57 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/604.57 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 604.57 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 139,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,045.05/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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