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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 350.22 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 350.22 and 142.46 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 350.22 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/350.22 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 350.22 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 49,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,892.44/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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