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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.53 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.53 and 190.22 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.53 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.53 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.53 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 61,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,351.66/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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