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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.28 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.28 and 105.73 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.28 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.28 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.28 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 36,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082.68/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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