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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 346.83 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 346.83 and 140.46 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 346.83 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/346.83 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 346.83 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 48,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715.74/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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