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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 321.91 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 321.91 and 198.60 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 321.91 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/321.91 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 321.91 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 63,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,929.62/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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