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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.30 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.30 and 105.45 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.30 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.30 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.30 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 34,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,935.59/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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