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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 349.12 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 349.12 and 141.28 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 349.12 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/349.12 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 349.12 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 49,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323.67/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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