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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 558.88 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 558.88 and 227.92 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 558.88 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/558.88 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 558.88 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 127,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,379.93/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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