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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 341.21 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 341.21 and 105.68 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 341.21 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/341.21 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 341.21 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 36,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060.19/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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