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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 349.65 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 349.65 and 142.43 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 349.65 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/349.65 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 349.65 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 49,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,798.90/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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