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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 349.11 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 349.11 and 196.41 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 349.11 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/349.11 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 349.11 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 68,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,568.70/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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