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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.60 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.60 and 141.86 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.60 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.60 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.60 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 49,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,594.78/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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