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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.68 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.68 and 198.02 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.68 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.68 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.68 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 69,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,045.61/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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