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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 348.87 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 348.87 and 197.49 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 348.87 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/348.87 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 348.87 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 68,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898.34/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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