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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 560.72 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 560.72 and 229.32 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 560.72 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/560.72 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 560.72 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 128,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,583.16/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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