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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 347.10 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 347.10 and 197.52 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 347.10 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/347.10 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 347.10 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 68,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,559.19/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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