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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 346.58 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 346.58 and 198.38 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 346.58 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/346.58 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 346.58 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 68,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,751.82/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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