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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 346.03 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 346.03 and 139.37 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 346.03 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/346.03 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 346.03 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 48,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224.12/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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