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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.26 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.26 and 105.30 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.26 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.26 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.26 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 34,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,881.68/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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