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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.68 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.68 and 194.24 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.68 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.68 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.68 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 67,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,727.60/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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