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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 560.80 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 560.80 and 229.37 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 560.80 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/560.80 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 560.80 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 128,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,630.28/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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