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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 347.96 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 347.96 and 140.94 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 347.96 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/347.96 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 347.96 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 49,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041.83/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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