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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 349.86 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 349.86 and 196.07 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 349.86 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/349.86 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 349.86 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 68,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597.92/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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