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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 352.68 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 352.68 and 143.22 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 352.68 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/352.68 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 352.68 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 50,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,510.83/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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