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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.53 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.53 and 105.57 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.53 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.53 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.53 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 35,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000.46/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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