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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 332.02 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 332.02 and 105.80 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 332.02 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/332.02 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 332.02 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 35,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127.72/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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