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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.02, 561.72 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.02, 561.72 and 229.97 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.02 : 561.72 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.02/561.72 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.02x = 561.72 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.02x = 129,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,179.72/407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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