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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 320.45 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 320.45 and 197.40 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 320.45 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/320.45 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 320.45 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 63,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,256.83/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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