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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 324.36 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 324.36 and 193.79 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 324.36 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/324.36 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 324.36 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 62,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,857.30/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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