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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 352.71 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 352.71 and 143.19 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 352.71 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/352.71 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 352.71 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 50,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,504.54/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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