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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.95, 558.81 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.95, 558.81 and 227.90 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.95 : 558.81 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.95/558.81 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.95x = 558.81 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.95x = 127,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,350.00/404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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