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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 341.18 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 341.18 and 105.82 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 341.18 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/341.18 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 341.18 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 36,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103.67/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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