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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 562.98 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 562.98 and 233.30 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 562.98 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/562.98 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 562.98 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 131,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,342.35/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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