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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 563.20 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 563.20 and 233.51 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 563.20 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/563.20 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 563.20 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 131,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,509.43/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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