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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 566.98 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 566.98 and 233.85 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 566.98 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/566.98 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 566.98 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 132,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,588.27/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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