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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 566.89 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 566.89 and 233.84 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 566.89 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/566.89 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 566.89 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 132,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,561.56/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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