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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 341.83 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 341.83 and 106.25 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 341.83 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/341.83 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 341.83 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 36,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,318.91/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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