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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 563.37 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 563.37 and 233.51 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 563.37 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/563.37 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 563.37 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 131,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,552.53/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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