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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 566.31 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 566.31 and 233.32 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 566.31 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/566.31 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 566.31 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 132,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,134.01/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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