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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.40, 558 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.40, 558 and 238.68 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.40 : 558 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.40/558 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.40x = 558 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.40x = 133,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,183.44/404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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