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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 349.20 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 349.20 and 141.53 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 349.20 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/349.20 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 349.20 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 49,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420.53/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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