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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 562.94 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 562.94 and 233.25 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 562.94 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/562.94 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 562.94 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 131,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,304.59/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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