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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 349.90 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 349.90 and 197.48 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 349.90 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/349.90 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 349.90 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 69,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,098.25/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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