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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 320.06 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 320.06 and 195.70 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 320.06 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/320.06 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 320.06 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 62,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635.74/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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