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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 558.72 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 558.72 and 239.16 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 558.72 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/558.72 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 558.72 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 133,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,623.48/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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