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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 561.33 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 561.33 and 229.73 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 561.33 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/561.33 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 561.33 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 128,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,951.53/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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