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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 348.66 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 348.66 and 141.15 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 348.66 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/348.66 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 348.66 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 49,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213.36/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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