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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 320.40 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 320.40 and 195.44 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 320.40 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/320.40 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 320.40 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 62,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,618.98/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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