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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 338.16 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 338.16 and 140 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 338.16 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/338.16 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 338.16 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 47,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342.40/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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