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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 348.91 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 348.91 and 199.12 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 348.91 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/348.91 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 348.91 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 69,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,474.96/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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