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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.47 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.47 and 105.30 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.47 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.47 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.47 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 35,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851.49/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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