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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.12 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.12 and 139.50 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.12 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.12 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.12 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 48,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562.74/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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