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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 558.66 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 558.66 and 230.16 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 558.66 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/558.66 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 558.66 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 128,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,581.19/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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