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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 351.03 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 351.03 and 141.46 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 351.03 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/351.03 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 351.03 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 49,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656.70/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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