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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 340.95 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 340.95 and 105.67 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 340.95 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/340.95 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 340.95 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 36,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.19/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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