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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 348.30 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 348.30 and 140.94 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 348.30 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/348.30 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 348.30 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 49,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,089.40/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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