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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 560.87 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 560.87 and 229.39 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 560.87 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/560.87 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 560.87 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 128,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.97/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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