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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 347.88 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 347.88 and 140.65 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 347.88 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/347.88 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 347.88 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 48,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929.32/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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