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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 349.50 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 349.50 and 194.76 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 349.50 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/349.50 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 349.50 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 68,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,068.62/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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