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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 320.76 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 320.76 and 195.48 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 320.76 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/320.76 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 320.76 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 62,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702.16/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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