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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.75, 347.36 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.75, 347.36 and 140.49 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.75 : 347.36 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.75/347.36 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.75x = 347.36 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.75x = 48,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,799.90/231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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