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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.16 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.16 and 140.23 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.16 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.16 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.16 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 48,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682.25/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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