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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 341.97 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 341.97 and 106.28 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 341.97 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/341.97 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 341.97 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 36,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342.86/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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