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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 340.53 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 340.53 and 140.66 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 340.53 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/340.53 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 340.53 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 47,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,898.95/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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