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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 331.43 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 331.43 and 105.34 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 331.43 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/331.43 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 331.43 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 34,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,911.48/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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