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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 349.50 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 349.50 and 141.69 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 349.50 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/349.50 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 349.50 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 49,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.66/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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