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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 320.46 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 320.46 and 192.75 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 320.46 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/320.46 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 320.46 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 61,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,766.74/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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