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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.45, 557.99 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.45, 557.99 and 238.67 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.45 : 557.99 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.45/557.99 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.45x = 557.99 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.45x = 133,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,171.49/404.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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