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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 557.57 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 557.57 and 229.44 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 557.57 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/557.57 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 557.57 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 127,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,929.43/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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