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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 321.62 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 321.62 and 191.68 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 321.62 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/321.62 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 321.62 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 61,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648.12/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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