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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 557.70 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 557.70 and 238.47 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 557.70 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/557.70 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 557.70 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 132,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,994.72/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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