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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 341.95 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 341.95 and 140.33 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 341.95 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/341.95 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 341.95 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 47,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.22/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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