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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 558.41 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 558.41 and 227.66 is: 314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 558.41 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/558.41 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 558.41 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 127,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,127.62/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.14

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