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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 331.42 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 331.42 and 105.24 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 331.42 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/331.42 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 331.42 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 34,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878.64/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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