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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.67 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.67 and 105.67 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.67 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.67 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.67 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 35,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046.61/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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