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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 347.52 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 347.52 and 140.45 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 347.52 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/347.52 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 347.52 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 48,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809.18/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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