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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 348.67 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 348.67 and 189.06 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 348.67 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/348.67 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 348.67 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 65,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,919.08/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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