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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 349.38 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 349.38 and 141.65 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 349.38 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/349.38 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 349.38 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 49,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489.68/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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