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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.65 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.65 and 140.47 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.65 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.65 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.65 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 47,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851.11/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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