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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 331.85 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 331.85 and 105.69 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 331.85 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/331.85 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 331.85 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 35,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.23/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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