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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 562.94 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 562.94 and 233.30 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 562.94 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/562.94 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 562.94 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 131,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,333.90/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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