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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.15 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.15 and 192.74 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.15 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.15 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.15 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 61,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,704.11/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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