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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 340.91 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 340.91 and 105.46 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 340.91 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/340.91 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 340.91 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 35,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952.37/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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