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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 340.82 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 340.82 and 105.54 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 340.82 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/340.82 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 340.82 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 35,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968.73/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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