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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.33, 557.91 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.33, 557.91 and 236.25 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.33 : 557.91 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.33/557.91 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.33x = 557.91 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.33x = 131,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,806.24/404.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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