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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.38 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.38 and 190.08 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.38 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.38 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.38 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 61,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.99/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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