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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 557.08 and 229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 557.08 and 229.03 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 557.08 = 229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/557.08 = 229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 557.08 × 229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 127,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,588.03/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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