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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.79, 557.21 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.79, 557.21 and 229.13 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.79 : 557.21 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.79/557.21 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.79x = 557.21 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.79x = 127,671.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,671.31/403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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