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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.45 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.45 and 142.32 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.45 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.45 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.45 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 49,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.04/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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