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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.45 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.45 and 143.18 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.45 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.45 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.45 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 50,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,320.61/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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