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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 348.53 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 348.53 and 199.26 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 348.53 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/348.53 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 348.53 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 69,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,447.09/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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