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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.24 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.24 and 140.38 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.24 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.24 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.24 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 48,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743.82/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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