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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 340.46 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 340.46 and 105.65 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 340.46 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/340.46 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 340.46 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 35,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.92/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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