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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 351.42 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 351.42 and 143.32 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 351.42 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/351.42 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 351.42 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 50,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,365.51/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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