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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 349.04 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 349.04 and 141.35 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 349.04 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/349.04 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 349.04 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 49,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,335.41/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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