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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.02, 339.75 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.02, 339.75 and 140.32 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.02 : 339.75 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.02/339.75 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.02x = 339.75 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.02x = 47,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.72/227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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