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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.84 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.84 and 141.24 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.84 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.84 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.84 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 49,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270.16/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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