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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 554.65 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 554.65 and 233.83 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 554.65 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/554.65 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 554.65 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 129,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,693.92/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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