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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 347.66 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 347.66 and 140.66 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 347.66 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/347.66 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 347.66 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 48,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.41/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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