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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 563.27 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 563.27 and 233.54 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 563.27 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/563.27 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 563.27 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 131,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,546.93/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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