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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.24 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.24 and 194.16 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.24 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.24 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.24 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 67,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,614.28/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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