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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 340.49 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 340.49 and 105.09 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 340.49 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/340.49 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 340.49 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 35,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782.09/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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