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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 558 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 558 and 229.71 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 558 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/558 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 558 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 128,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,178.18/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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