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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.47 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.47 and 140.44 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.47 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.47 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.47 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 47,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815.61/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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