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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 340.61 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 340.61 and 105.30 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 340.61 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/340.61 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 340.61 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 35,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865.71/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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