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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.66 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.66 and 194.18 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.66 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.66 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.66 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 67,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,702.80/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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