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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 347.31 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 347.31 and 197.43 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 347.31 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/347.31 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 347.31 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 68,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,569.41/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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