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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.97 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.97 and 106.05 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.97 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.97 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.97 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 36,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265.39/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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