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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 349.02 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 349.02 and 191.58 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 349.02 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/349.02 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 349.02 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 66,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,865.25/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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