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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.83 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.83 and 197.10 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.83 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.83 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.83 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 63,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,629.79/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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