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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 331.91 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 331.91 and 105.80 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 331.91 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/331.91 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 331.91 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 35,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115.55/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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