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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 340.27 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 340.27 and 105.02 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 340.27 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/340.27 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 340.27 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 35,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.47/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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