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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 350.40 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 350.40 and 142.01 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 350.40 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/350.40 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 350.40 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 49,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760.30/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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