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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 346.01 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 346.01 and 196.20 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 346.01 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/346.01 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 346.01 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 67,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886.18/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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