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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 349.14 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 349.14 and 141.38 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 349.14 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/349.14 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 349.14 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 49,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,361.41/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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