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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 566.27 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 566.27 and 233.32 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 566.27 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/566.27 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 566.27 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 132,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,119.53/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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