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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 322.35 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 322.35 and 195.02 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 322.35 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/322.35 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 322.35 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 62,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864.70/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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