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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 558.77 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 558.77 and 230.25 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 558.77 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/558.77 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 558.77 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 128,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.37/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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