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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.27 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.27 and 141.22 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.27 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.27 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.27 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 49,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182.69/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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