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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.82, 341.24 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.82, 341.24 and 140.88 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.82 : 341.24 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.82/341.24 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.82x = 341.24 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.82x = 48,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,073.89/227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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