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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 346.14 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 346.14 and 139.38 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 346.14 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/346.14 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 346.14 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 48,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244.99/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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