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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 340.94 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 340.94 and 105.69 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 340.94 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/340.94 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 340.94 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 36,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,033.57/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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