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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.61 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.61 and 143.33 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.61 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.61 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.61 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 50,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,396.26/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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