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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 346.32 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 346.32 and 197 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 346.32 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/346.32 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 346.32 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 68,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.04/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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