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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 558.03 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 558.03 and 236.43 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 558.03 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/558.03 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 558.03 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 131,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,935.03/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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