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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.40 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.40 and 193.32 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.40 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.40 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.40 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 67,739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,739.33/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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