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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 340.74 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 340.74 and 105.66 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 340.74 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/340.74 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 340.74 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 36,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002.59/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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