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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 340.61 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 340.61 and 140.67 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 340.61 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/340.61 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 340.61 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 47,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912.91/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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