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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 350.50 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 350.50 and 142.34 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 350.50 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/350.50 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 350.50 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 49,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889.46/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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