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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 341.31 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 341.31 and 141.14 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 341.31 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/341.31 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 341.31 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 48,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,172.49/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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