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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.27 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.27 and 143.59 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.27 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.27 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.27 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 50,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581.33/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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