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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 557.91 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 557.91 and 238.61 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 557.91 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/557.91 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 557.91 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 133,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,120.12/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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