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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 324.75 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 324.75 and 191.16 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 324.75 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/324.75 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 324.75 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 62,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,079.21/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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