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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 340.61 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 340.61 and 105.46 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 340.61 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/340.61 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 340.61 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 35,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.35/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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