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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.22, 319.17 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.22, 319.17 and 194.32 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.22 : 319.17 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.22/319.17 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.22x = 319.17 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.22x = 62,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021.11/231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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