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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 347.16 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 347.16 and 140.15 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 347.16 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/347.16 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 347.16 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 48,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.26/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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