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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.60 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.60 and 197.60 is: 296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.60 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.60 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.60 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 68,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,883.36/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.40

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