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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 349.34 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 349.34 and 194.69 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 349.34 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/349.34 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 349.34 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 68,010.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,010.28/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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