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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.65, 558.39 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.65, 558.39 and 238.96 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.65 : 558.39 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.65/558.39 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.65x = 558.39 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.65x = 133,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,432.87/404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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