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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 332.08 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 332.08 and 107.25 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 332.08 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/332.08 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 332.08 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 35,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,615.04/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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