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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.96, 557.48 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.96, 557.48 and 229.36 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.96 : 557.48 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.96/557.48 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.96x = 557.48 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.96x = 127,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,863.61/403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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