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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.70 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.70 and 142.41 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.70 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.70 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.70 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 49,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,943.19/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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