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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 349.04 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 349.04 and 189.31 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 349.04 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/349.04 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 349.04 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 66,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,076.76/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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