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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 349.95 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 349.95 and 142.18 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 349.95 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/349.95 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 349.95 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 49,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754.14/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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