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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.42 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.42 and 197.12 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.42 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.42 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.42 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 69,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,072.05/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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