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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 557.10 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 557.10 and 229.05 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 557.10 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/557.10 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 557.10 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 127,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,603.76/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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