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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 557.68 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 557.68 and 229.51 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 557.68 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/557.68 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 557.68 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 127,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,993.14/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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