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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 557.66 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 557.66 and 238.44 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 557.66 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/557.66 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 557.66 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 132,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,968.45/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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