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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 349.53 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 349.53 and 140.46 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 349.53 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/349.53 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 349.53 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 49,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094.98/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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