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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 341.10 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 341.10 and 140.80 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 341.10 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/341.10 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 341.10 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 48,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.88/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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