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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.19 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.19 and 141.30 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.19 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.19 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.19 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 49,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,481.85/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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