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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 563.40 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 563.40 and 233.67 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 563.40 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/563.40 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 563.40 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 131,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,649.68/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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