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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 321.84 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 321.84 and 191.82 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 321.84 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/321.84 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 321.84 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 61,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735.35/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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