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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.65, 347.51 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.65, 347.51 and 140.39 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.65 : 347.51 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.65/347.51 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.65x = 347.51 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.65x = 48,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786.93/231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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