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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.28 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.28 and 195.32 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.28 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.28 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.28 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 62,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,557.09/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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