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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.26 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.26 and 141.92 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.26 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.26 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.26 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 49,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,708.11/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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