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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 348.49 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 348.49 and 141.21 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 348.49 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/348.49 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 348.49 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 49,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,210.27/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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