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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 347.81 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 347.81 and 140.75 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 347.81 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/347.81 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 347.81 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 48,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954.26/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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