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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 558.68 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 558.68 and 230.24 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 558.68 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/558.68 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 558.68 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 128,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,630.48/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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