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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.28 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.28 and 189.84 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.28 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.28 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.28 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 61,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,182.61/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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