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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 350.22 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 350.22 and 142.16 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 350.22 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/350.22 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 350.22 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 49,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786.06/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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