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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 321.48 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 321.48 and 191.71 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 321.48 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/321.48 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 321.48 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 61,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,630.93/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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