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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.48 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.48 and 105.36 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.48 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.48 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.48 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 34,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923.08/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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