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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 350.13 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 350.13 and 195.21 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 350.13 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/350.13 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 350.13 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 68,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,348.88/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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