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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 321.17 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 321.17 and 193.32 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 321.17 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/321.17 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 321.17 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 62,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,087.62/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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