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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 331.85 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 331.85 and 105.78 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 331.85 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/331.85 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 331.85 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 35,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103.09/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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