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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 340.68 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 340.68 and 105.32 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 340.68 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/340.68 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 340.68 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 35,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,880.42/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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