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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.56 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.56 and 141.05 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.56 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.56 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.56 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 49,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165.08/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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