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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 350.24 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 350.24 and 195.52 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 350.24 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/350.24 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 350.24 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 68,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,478.92/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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