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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 557.76 and 229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 557.76 and 229.54 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 557.76 = 229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/557.76 = 229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 557.76 × 229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 128,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,028.23/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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