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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.42 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.42 and 191.46 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.42 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.42 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.42 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 62,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113.45/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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