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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 317.32 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 317.32 and 191.20 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 317.32 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/317.32 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 317.32 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 60,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671.58/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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