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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.60 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.60 and 140.32 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.60 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.60 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.60 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 48,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775.23/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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