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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 557.79 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 557.79 and 238.51 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 557.79 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/557.79 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 557.79 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 133,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,038.30/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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