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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.02, 339.63 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.02, 339.63 and 140.44 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.02 : 339.63 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.02/339.63 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.02x = 339.63 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.02x = 47,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697.64/227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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