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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 320.37 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 320.37 and 197.64 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 320.37 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/320.37 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 320.37 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 63,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315.34/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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