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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 347.41 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 347.41 and 140.17 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 347.41 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/347.41 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 347.41 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 48,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,694.72/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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