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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.38 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.38 and 192.15 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.38 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.38 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.38 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 61,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945.32/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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