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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.85 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.85 and 142.32 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.85 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.85 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.85 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 49,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932.97/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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