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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 347.84 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 347.84 and 140.77 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 347.84 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/347.84 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 347.84 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 48,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,963.86/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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