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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 346.82 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 346.82 and 140.19 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 346.82 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/346.82 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 346.82 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 48,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618.69/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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