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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 347.67 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 347.67 and 140.43 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 347.67 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/347.67 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 347.67 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 48,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823.30/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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