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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 348.05 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 348.05 and 199.64 is: 299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 348.05 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/348.05 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 348.05 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 69,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,481.96/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.18

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