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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 349.71 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 349.71 and 197.27 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 349.71 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/349.71 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 349.71 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 68,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.29/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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