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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 558 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 558 and 238.54 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 558 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/558 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 558 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 133,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,105.32/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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