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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 322.10 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 322.10 and 196.47 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 322.10 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/322.10 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 322.10 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 63,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,282.00/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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