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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 340.81 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 340.81 and 105.50 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 340.81 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/340.81 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 340.81 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 35,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,956.04/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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