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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 332.24 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 332.24 and 105.86 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 332.24 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/332.24 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 332.24 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 35,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169.36/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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