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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 347.92 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 347.92 and 140.93 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 347.92 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/347.92 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 347.92 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 49,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032.37/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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