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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 341.16 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 341.16 and 105.66 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 341.16 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/341.16 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 341.16 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 36,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,046.97/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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