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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.20 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.20 and 195.20 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.20 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.20 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.20 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 67,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578.24/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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