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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 565.82 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 565.82 and 233.06 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 565.82 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/565.82 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 565.82 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 131,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,866.01/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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