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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.52 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.52 and 194.04 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.52 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.52 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.52 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 67,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,626.82/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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