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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 566.45 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 566.45 and 233.45 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 566.45 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/566.45 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 566.45 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 132,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,233.75/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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