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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.61, 347.28 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.61, 347.28 and 140.26 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.61 : 347.28 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.61/347.28 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.61x = 347.28 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.61x = 48,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,709.49/231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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