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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 341.08 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 341.08 and 140.88 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 341.08 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/341.08 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 341.08 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 48,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,051.35/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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