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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 320.97 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 320.97 and 191.15 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 320.97 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/320.97 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 320.97 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 61,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353.42/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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