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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 558.66 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 558.66 and 230.12 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 558.66 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/558.66 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 558.66 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 128,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,558.84/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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