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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.93 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.93 and 143.33 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.93 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.93 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.93 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 50,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442.22/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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