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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 558.37 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 558.37 and 229.97 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 558.37 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/558.37 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 558.37 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 128,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,405.56/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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