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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 557.86 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 557.86 and 238.58 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 557.86 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/557.86 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 557.86 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 133,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,091.38/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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