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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 346.92 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 346.92 and 140.32 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 346.92 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/346.92 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 346.92 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 48,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679.81/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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