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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.12 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.12 and 189.20 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.12 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.12 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.12 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 65,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.30/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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