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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 340.08 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 340.08 and 105.10 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 340.08 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/340.08 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 340.08 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 35,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742.41/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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