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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 558.08 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 558.08 and 238.70 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 558.08 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/558.08 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 558.08 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 133,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,213.70/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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