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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 348.72 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 348.72 and 194.42 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 348.72 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/348.72 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 348.72 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 67,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796.40/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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