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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 557.20 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 557.20 and 229.12 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 557.20 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/557.20 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 557.20 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 127,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,665.66/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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