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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.85, 561.47 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.85, 561.47 and 229.82 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.85 : 561.47 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.85/561.47 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.85x = 561.47 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.85x = 129,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,033.08/406.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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