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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 330.85 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 330.85 and 105.15 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 330.85 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/330.85 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 330.85 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 34,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,788.88/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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