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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 558.83 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 558.83 and 230.27 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 558.83 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/558.83 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 558.83 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 128,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,681.78/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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