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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.66 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.66 and 229.98 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.66 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.66 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.66 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 129,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,170.57/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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