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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 557.12 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 557.12 and 229.04 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 557.12 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/557.12 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 557.12 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 127,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,602.76/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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