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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 351.84 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 351.84 and 143.36 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 351.84 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/351.84 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 351.84 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 50,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.78/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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