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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.29 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.29 and 233.57 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.29 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.29 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.29 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 131,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,568.47/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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