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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 340.23 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 340.23 and 141.61 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 340.23 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/340.23 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 340.23 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 48,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179.97/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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