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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.34 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.34 and 192.23 is: 288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.34 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.34 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.34 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 67,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,150.92/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.36

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