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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 346.50 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 346.50 and 139.32 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 346.50 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/346.50 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 346.50 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 48,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274.38/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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