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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.43, 557.99 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.43, 557.99 and 238.70 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.43 : 557.99 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.43/557.99 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.43x = 557.99 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.43x = 133,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,193.31/404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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