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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.11 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.11 and 199.83 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.11 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.11 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.11 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 69,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562.82/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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