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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 324.50 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 324.50 and 196.05 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 324.50 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/324.50 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 324.50 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 63,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,617.24/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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