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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 320.46 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 320.46 and 190.38 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 320.46 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/320.46 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 320.46 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 61,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009.17/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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