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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 321.71 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 321.71 and 196.68 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 321.71 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/321.71 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 321.71 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 63,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,272.94/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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