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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 341.19 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 341.19 and 140.64 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 341.19 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/341.19 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 341.19 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 47,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,983.29/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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