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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 558.14 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 558.14 and 229.77 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 558.14 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/558.14 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 558.14 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 128,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,243.83/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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