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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 321.97 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 321.97 and 194.25 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 321.97 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/321.97 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 321.97 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 62,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,544.44/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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