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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.18, 557.73 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.18, 557.73 and 229.46 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.18 : 557.73 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.18/557.73 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.18x = 557.73 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.18x = 127,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,976.73/404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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