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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 347.35 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 347.35 and 140.36 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 347.35 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/347.35 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 347.35 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 48,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,752.80/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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