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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 566.31 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 566.31 and 233.34 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 566.31 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/566.31 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 566.31 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 132,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,142.78/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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