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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.59 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.59 and 195.01 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.59 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.59 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.59 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 62,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908.28/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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