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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 347.31 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 347.31 and 197.31 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 347.31 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/347.31 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 347.31 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 68,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527.74/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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