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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 340.21 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 340.21 and 105.27 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 340.21 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/340.21 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 340.21 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 35,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,813.91/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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