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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 347 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 347 and 140.08 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 347 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/347 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 347 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 48,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607.76/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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