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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 348.46 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 348.46 and 140.61 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 348.46 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/348.46 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 348.46 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 48,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,996.61/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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