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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 346.04 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 346.04 and 139.56 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 346.04 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/346.04 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 346.04 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 48,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293.34/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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