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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 347.22 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 347.22 and 197.01 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 347.22 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/347.22 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 347.22 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 68,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,405.67/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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