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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 557.64 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 557.64 and 236.06 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 557.64 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/557.64 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 557.64 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 131,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,633.71/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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