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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 558.63 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 558.63 and 230.18 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 558.63 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/558.63 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 558.63 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 128,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,582.66/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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