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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 347.42 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 347.42 and 140.34 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 347.42 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/347.42 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 347.42 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 48,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756.92/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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