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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 349.47 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 349.47 and 196.49 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 349.47 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/349.47 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 349.47 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 68,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,667.36/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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