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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 349.72 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 349.72 and 191.57 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 349.72 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/349.72 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 349.72 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 66,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,993.63/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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