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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 340.65 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 340.65 and 103.72 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 340.65 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/340.65 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 340.65 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 35,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332.22/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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