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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 558.79 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 558.79 and 230.26 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 558.79 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/558.79 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 558.79 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 128,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,666.99/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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