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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 563.00 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 563.00 and 233.31 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 563.00 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/563.00 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 563.00 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 131,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,352.36/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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