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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.20, 347.28 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.20, 347.28 and 195.20 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.20 : 347.28 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.20/347.28 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.20x = 347.28 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.20x = 67,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,789.06/231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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