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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.24 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.24 and 140 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.24 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.24 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.24 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 44,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833.60/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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