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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.35 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.35 and 105.08 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.35 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.35 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.35 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 35,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764.83/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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