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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.03 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.03 and 105.22 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.03 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.03 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.03 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 34,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830.98/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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