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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 321.24 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 321.24 and 191.40 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 321.24 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/321.24 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 321.24 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 61,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485.34/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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