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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 339.82 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 339.82 and 140.10 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 339.82 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/339.82 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 339.82 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 47,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,608.78/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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