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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.02 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.02 and 197.26 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.02 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.02 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.02 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 69,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044.95/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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