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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 348.17 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 348.17 and 195.62 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 348.17 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/348.17 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 348.17 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 68,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,106.30/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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