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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.88 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.88 and 210.18 is: 315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.88 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.88 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.88 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 71,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,646.16/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.62

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