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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 558.64 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 558.64 and 230.14 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 558.64 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/558.64 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 558.64 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 128,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,565.41/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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