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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 348.72 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 348.72 and 141.40 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 348.72 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/348.72 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 348.72 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 49,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,309.01/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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