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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.26 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.26 and 193.20 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.26 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.26 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.26 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 62,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260.63/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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