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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.15 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.15 and 105.29 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.15 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.15 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.15 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 35,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814.39/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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