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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.01, 563.05 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.01, 563.05 and 233.35 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.01 : 563.05 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.01/563.05 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.01x = 563.05 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.01x = 131,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,387.72/408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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