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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.37 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.37 and 194.64 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.37 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.37 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.37 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 62,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,745.12/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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