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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 563.52 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 563.52 and 233.69 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 563.52 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/563.52 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 563.52 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 131,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,686.17/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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