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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 347.00 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 347.00 and 140.04 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 347.00 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/347.00 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 347.00 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 48,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,593.18/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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