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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 347.72 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 347.72 and 193.60 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 347.72 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/347.72 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 347.72 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 67,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,318.59/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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