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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 557.72 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 557.72 and 229.48 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 557.72 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/557.72 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 557.72 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 127,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,985.59/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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