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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.08 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.08 and 144.59 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.08 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.08 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.08 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 49,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,170.74/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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