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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 350.88 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 350.88 and 197.34 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 350.88 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/350.88 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 350.88 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 69,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,242.66/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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