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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.60 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.60 and 196.88 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.60 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.60 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.60 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 63,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,513.49/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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