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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.38 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.38 and 139.65 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.38 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.38 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.38 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 48,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.97/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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