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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 349.21 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 349.21 and 141.56 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 349.21 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/349.21 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 349.21 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 49,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434.17/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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