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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 557.42 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 557.42 and 238.28 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 557.42 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/557.42 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 557.42 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 132,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,822.04/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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