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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 347.13 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 347.13 and 140.31 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 347.13 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/347.13 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 347.13 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 48,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705.81/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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