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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 321.68 and 196.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 321.68 and 196.00 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 321.68 = 196.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/321.68 = 196.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 321.68 × 196.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 63,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,048.97/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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