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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 563.23 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 563.23 and 233.49 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 563.23 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/563.23 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 563.23 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 131,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,508.57/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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