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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.25 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.25 and 105.21 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.25 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.25 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.25 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 34,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849.65/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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