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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 348.15 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 348.15 and 191.47 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 348.15 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/348.15 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 348.15 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 66,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,660.28/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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