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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 563.04 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 563.04 and 233.31 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 563.04 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/563.04 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 563.04 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 131,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,362.86/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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