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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 340.84 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 340.84 and 104.09 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 340.84 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/340.84 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 340.84 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 35,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.04/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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