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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 561.02 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 561.02 and 229.50 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 561.02 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/561.02 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 561.02 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 128,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,754.09/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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