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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 557.94 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 557.94 and 229.70 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 557.94 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/557.94 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 557.94 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 128,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,158.82/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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