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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.41 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.41 and 105.32 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.41 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.41 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.41 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 34,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.44/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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