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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 348.85 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 348.85 and 141.34 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 348.85 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/348.85 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 348.85 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 49,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304.64/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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