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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 320.60 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 320.60 and 191.28 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 320.60 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/320.60 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 320.60 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 61,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324.37/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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