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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 339.81 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 339.81 and 105 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 339.81 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/339.81 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 339.81 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 35,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680.05/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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