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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 332.02 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 332.02 and 105.62 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 332.02 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/332.02 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 332.02 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 35,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.95/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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