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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 557.55 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 557.55 and 229.39 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 557.55 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/557.55 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 557.55 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 127,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,896.39/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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