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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 339.28 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 339.28 and 140.76 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 339.28 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/339.28 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 339.28 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 47,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.05/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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