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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 340.75 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 340.75 and 105.63 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 340.75 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/340.75 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 340.75 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 35,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993.42/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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