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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 324.90 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 324.90 and 191.80 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 324.90 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/324.90 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 324.90 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 62,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,315.82/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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