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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.79 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.79 and 197.57 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.79 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.79 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.79 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 69,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,305.58/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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