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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 349.65 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 349.65 and 141.83 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 349.65 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/349.65 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 349.65 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 49,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589.11/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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