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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 558.33 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 558.33 and 238.87 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 558.33 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/558.33 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 558.33 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 133,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,365.50/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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