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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.65, 347.31 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.65, 347.31 and 140.33 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.65 : 347.31 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.65/347.31 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.65x = 347.31 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.65x = 48,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,737.66/231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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