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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 340.83 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 340.83 and 105.53 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 340.83 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/340.83 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 340.83 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 35,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,966.09/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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