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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.10 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.10 and 194.16 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.10 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.10 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.10 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 67,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,587.92/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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