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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.26 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.26 and 197.02 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.26 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.26 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.26 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 68,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811.21/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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