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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 558.08 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 558.08 and 229.72 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 558.08 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/558.08 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 558.08 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 128,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,202.14/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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