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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.95, 558.80 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.95, 558.80 and 236.98 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.95 : 558.80 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.95/558.80 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.95x = 558.80 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.95x = 132,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421.68/404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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