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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 557.14 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 557.14 and 229.14 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 557.14 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/557.14 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 557.14 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 127,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663.06/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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