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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 347.64 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 347.64 and 193.62 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 347.64 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/347.64 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 347.64 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 67,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310.06/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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