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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 340.71 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 340.71 and 146.19 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 340.71 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/340.71 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 340.71 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 49,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,808.39/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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