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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 346.83 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 346.83 and 195.36 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 346.83 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/346.83 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 346.83 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 67,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,756.71/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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