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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.36 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.36 and 191.43 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.36 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.36 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.36 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 66,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,684.81/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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