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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 348.81 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 348.81 and 198.31 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 348.81 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/348.81 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 348.81 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 69,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,172.51/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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