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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.50, 349.62 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.50, 349.62 and 196.84 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 349.62 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/349.62 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 349.62 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 68,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819.20/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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