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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 348.15 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 348.15 and 140.51 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 348.15 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/348.15 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 348.15 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 48,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,918.56/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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