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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.37 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.37 and 105.41 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.37 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.37 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.37 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 35,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,877.87/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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