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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 349.62 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 349.62 and 140.50 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 349.62 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/349.62 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 349.62 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 49,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,121.61/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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