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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.98, 320.24 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.98, 320.24 and 188.24 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.98 : 320.24 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.98/320.24 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.98x = 320.24 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.98x = 60,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,281.04/231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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