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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 561.29 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 561.29 and 229.70 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 561.29 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/561.29 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 561.29 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 128,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,924.36/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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