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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 341.65 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 341.65 and 106 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 341.65 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/341.65 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 341.65 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 36,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214.90/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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