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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 347.45 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 347.45 and 198.54 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 347.45 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/347.45 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 347.45 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 68,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,981.73/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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