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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.97 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.97 and 105.08 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.97 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.97 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.97 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 34,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778.33/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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