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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 557.95 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 557.95 and 229.66 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 557.95 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/557.95 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 557.95 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 128,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,138.80/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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