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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 349.69 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 349.69 and 141.73 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 349.69 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/349.69 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 349.69 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 49,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561.56/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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