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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.92 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.92 and 105.24 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.92 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.92 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.92 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 34,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826.02/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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