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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 558.45 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 558.45 and 230.01 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 558.45 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/558.45 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 558.45 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 128,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,449.08/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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