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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 321.89 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 321.89 and 196.37 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 321.89 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/321.89 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 321.89 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 63,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208.56/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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