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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 561 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 561 and 229.50 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 561 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/561 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 561 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 128,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,749.50/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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