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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 563 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 563 and 233.36 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 563 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/563 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 563 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 131,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,381.68/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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