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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.60 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.60 and 198.52 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.60 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.60 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.60 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 69,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,204.07/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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