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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.31 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.31 and 141.18 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.31 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.31 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.31 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 49,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,174.41/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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