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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 558.90 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 558.90 and 230.31 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 558.90 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/558.90 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 558.90 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 128,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,720.26/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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