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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 558.06 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 558.06 and 229.75 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 558.06 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/558.06 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 558.06 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 128,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,215.68/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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