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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 558.18 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 558.18 and 247.20 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 558.18 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/558.18 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 558.18 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 137,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,982.10/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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