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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 350.45 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 350.45 and 141.71 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 350.45 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/350.45 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 350.45 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 49,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.81/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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