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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 346.31 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 346.31 and 139.58 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 346.31 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/346.31 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 346.31 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 48,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,337.95/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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