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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 349.34 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 349.34 and 194.16 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 349.34 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/349.34 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 349.34 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 67,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,827.85/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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