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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 320.33 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 320.33 and 188.45 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 320.33 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/320.33 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 320.33 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 60,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,365.25/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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