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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 566.99 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 566.99 and 233.84 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 566.99 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/566.99 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 566.99 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 132,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,580.94/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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