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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 558.23 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 558.23 and 229.86 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 558.23 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/558.23 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 558.23 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 128,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,314.75/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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