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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.20, 563.30 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.20, 563.30 and 233.54 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.20 : 563.30 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.20/563.30 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.20x = 563.30 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.20x = 131,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,549.10/408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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