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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 349.20 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 349.20 and 141.52 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 349.20 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/349.20 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 349.20 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 49,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418.78/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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