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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.62 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.62 and 140.42 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.62 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.62 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.62 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 48,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672.38/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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