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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 321.60 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 321.60 and 197.32 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 321.60 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/321.60 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 321.60 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 63,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,458.11/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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