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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 563.84 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 563.84 and 229.13 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 563.84 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/563.84 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 563.84 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 129,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,192.92/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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