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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.94, 352.35 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.94, 352.35 and 143.32 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 352.35 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/352.35 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 352.35 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 50,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,498.80/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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