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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 558.73 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 558.73 and 230.15 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 558.73 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/558.73 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 558.73 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 128,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,593.39/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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