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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.44 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.44 and 105.80 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.44 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.44 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.44 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 36,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124.35/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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