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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 321.36 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 321.36 and 199.32 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 321.36 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/321.36 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 321.36 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 64,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,053.48/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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