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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 346.35 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 346.35 and 197.33 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 346.35 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/346.35 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 346.35 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 68,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,345.25/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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