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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 348.68 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 348.68 and 141.25 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 348.68 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/348.68 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 348.68 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 49,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251.05/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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