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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 563.59 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 563.59 and 233.75 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 563.59 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/563.59 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 563.59 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 131,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,740.86/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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