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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.30 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.30 and 192.28 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.30 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.30 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.30 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 61,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,971.84/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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