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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 341.16 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 341.16 and 105.70 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 341.16 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/341.16 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 341.16 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 36,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060.61/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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