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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.71 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.71 and 106.24 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.71 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.71 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.71 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 36,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.27/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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