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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 340.74 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 340.74 and 140.43 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 340.74 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/340.74 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 340.74 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 47,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850.12/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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