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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 560.90 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 560.90 and 229.38 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 560.90 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/560.90 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 560.90 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 128,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,658.10/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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