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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.37, 346.28 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.37, 346.28 and 194.47 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.37 : 346.28 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.37/346.28 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.37x = 346.28 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.37x = 67,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341.07/231.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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