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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.40 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.40 and 199.52 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.40 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.40 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.40 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 63,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,926.21/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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