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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 566.11 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 566.11 and 233.21 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 566.11 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/566.11 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 566.11 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 132,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,022.51/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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