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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 322.31 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 322.31 and 194.16 is: 268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 322.31 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/322.31 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 322.31 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 62,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,578.74/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.19

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