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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.29 and 142.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.29 and 142.33 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.29 = 142.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.29 = 142.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.29 × 142.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 50,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.95/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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