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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 340.46 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 340.46 and 140.25 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 340.46 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/340.46 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 340.46 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 47,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747.46/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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