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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 347.33 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 347.33 and 193.80 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 347.33 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/347.33 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 347.33 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 67,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,312.55/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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