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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 563.15 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 563.15 and 233.44 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 563.15 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/563.15 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 563.15 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 131,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,460.91/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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