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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 558.39 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 558.39 and 230.03 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 558.39 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/558.39 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 558.39 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 128,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,446.45/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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