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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.27, 557.73 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.27, 557.73 and 229.58 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.27 : 557.73 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.27/557.73 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.27x = 557.73 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.27x = 128,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,043.65/404.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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