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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.74 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.74 and 105.34 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.74 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.74 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.74 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 35,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,893.55/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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