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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.23, 563.35 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.23, 563.35 and 233.56 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.23 : 563.35 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.23/563.35 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.23x = 563.35 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.23x = 131,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,576.03/408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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