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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 558.40 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 558.40 and 229.97 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 558.40 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/558.40 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 558.40 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 128,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,411.88/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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