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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 557.40 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 557.40 and 229.26 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 557.40 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/557.40 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 557.40 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 127,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,791.49/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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