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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.64 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.64 and 105.66 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.64 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.64 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.64 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 35,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041.08/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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