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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 561.15 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 561.15 and 229.62 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 561.15 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/561.15 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 561.15 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 128,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850.69/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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