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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 558.47 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 558.47 and 236.64 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 558.47 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/558.47 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 558.47 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 132,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,156.05/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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