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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.21, 557.82 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.21, 557.82 and 238.41 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.21 : 557.82 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.21/557.82 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.21x = 557.82 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.21x = 132,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,989.87/404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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