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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 349.77 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 349.77 and 141.90 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 349.77 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/349.77 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 349.77 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 49,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,632.36/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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