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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 347.36 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 347.36 and 140.88 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 347.36 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/347.36 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 347.36 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 48,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,936.08/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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