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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 324.26 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 324.26 and 197.52 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 324.26 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/324.26 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 324.26 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 64,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046.85/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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