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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.18 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.18 and 140.76 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.18 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.18 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.18 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 49,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,009.82/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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