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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 346.83 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 346.83 and 140.01 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 346.83 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/346.83 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 346.83 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 48,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559.97/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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