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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 562.76 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 562.76 and 233.12 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 562.76 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/562.76 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 562.76 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 131,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,190.61/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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