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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.15, 347.34 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.15, 347.34 and 139.86 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.15 : 347.34 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.15/347.34 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.15x = 347.34 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.15x = 48,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,578.97/231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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