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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 348.77 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 348.77 and 141.39 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 348.77 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/348.77 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 348.77 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 49,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,313.82/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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