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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 340.52 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 340.52 and 103.65 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 340.52 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/340.52 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 340.52 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 35,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294.38/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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