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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 349.08 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 349.08 and 196.14 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 349.08 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/349.08 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 349.08 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 68,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,468.55/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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