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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.45 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.45 and 142.40 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.45 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.45 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.45 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 49,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901.62/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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