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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.42 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.42 and 105.71 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.42 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.42 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.42 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 36,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089.27/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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