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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 331.06 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 331.06 and 105.28 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 331.06 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/331.06 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 331.06 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 34,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.00/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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