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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 321.53 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 321.53 and 196.16 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 321.53 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/321.53 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 321.53 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 63,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,071.32/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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