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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 347.33 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 347.33 and 195.27 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 347.33 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/347.33 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 347.33 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 67,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,823.13/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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