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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 558.32 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 558.32 and 238.84 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 558.32 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/558.32 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 558.32 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 133,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,346.56/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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