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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 340.49 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 340.49 and 105.39 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 340.49 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/340.49 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 340.49 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 35,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884.50/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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