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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 566.08 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 566.08 and 233.17 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 566.08 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/566.08 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 566.08 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 131,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,992.87/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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