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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 350.07 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 350.07 and 142.10 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 350.07 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/350.07 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 350.07 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 49,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,746.75/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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