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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 557.86 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 557.86 and 238.44 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 557.86 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/557.86 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 557.86 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 133,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,016.14/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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