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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 566.61 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 566.61 and 233.61 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 566.61 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/566.61 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 566.61 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 132,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,365.76/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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