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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 566.35 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 566.35 and 233.35 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 566.35 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/566.35 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 566.35 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 132,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,158.02/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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