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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 346.01 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 346.01 and 197.86 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 346.01 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/346.01 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 346.01 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 68,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,460.55/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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