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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 349.12 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 349.12 and 141.76 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 349.12 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/349.12 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 349.12 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 49,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491.25/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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