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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 320.82 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 320.82 and 194.58 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 320.82 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/320.82 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 320.82 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 62,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,425.16/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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