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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 352.20 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 352.20 and 143.47 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 352.20 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/352.20 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 352.20 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 50,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530.13/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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