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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 340.85 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 340.85 and 105.44 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 340.85 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/340.85 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 340.85 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 35,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.78/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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