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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 340.77 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 340.77 and 140.58 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 340.77 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/340.77 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 340.77 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 47,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,905.45/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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