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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 345.79 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 345.79 and 197.21 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 345.79 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/345.79 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 345.79 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 68,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191.52/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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