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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321 and 196.20 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 62,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,980.20/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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