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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 566.61 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 566.61 and 233.55 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 566.61 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/566.61 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 566.61 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 132,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,331.77/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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