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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 321.57 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 321.57 and 191.70 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 321.57 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/321.57 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 321.57 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 61,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644.97/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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