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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 331.66 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 331.66 and 105.40 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 331.66 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/331.66 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 331.66 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 34,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957.51/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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