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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 349.29 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 349.29 and 196.57 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 349.29 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/349.29 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 349.29 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 68,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,659.94/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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