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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 340.50 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 340.50 and 140.69 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 340.50 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/340.50 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 340.50 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 47,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,903.24/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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