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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.72 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.72 and 141.13 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.72 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.72 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.72 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 49,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214.85/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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