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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.17 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.17 and 141.85 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.17 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.17 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.17 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 49,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669.15/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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