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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.50 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.50 and 141.66 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.50 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.50 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.50 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 49,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510.17/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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