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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 347.50 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 347.50 and 196.20 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 347.50 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/347.50 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 347.50 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 68,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,179.50/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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