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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 348.31 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 348.31 and 141.00 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 348.31 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/348.31 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 348.31 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 49,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109.26/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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