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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.43, 560.86 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.43, 560.86 and 229.40 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.43 : 560.86 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.43/560.86 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.43x = 560.86 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.43x = 128,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,661.28/406.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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