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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 558.33 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 558.33 and 229.96 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 558.33 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/558.33 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 558.33 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 128,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,393.57/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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